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The best drainage system is the one you cant see.

HIGHLY EFFICIENT SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE SUITABLE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS from airports and PORTS to shopping centres and urban landscaping
Gatic Slotdrain. The Company

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Introduction
Gatic is a British company renowned for

the manufacture and supply of innovative,
engineered access covers and surface water
drainage systems to the construction,
transport and utility markets. The company
has established its worldwide reputation
by consistently providing high quality, high
performance products over more than
eighty years.
Today, with offices, production facilities and
distributors located throughout the world,
Gatic is recognised as a leading global
brand for access cover and surface water
drainage systems.
Gatic Slotdrain
Gatics core business has traditionally been driven
by its success in meeting the heavy demands of the
worlds major air and sea ports. In fact, Slotdrains
unique channel profile was originally developed in
conjunction with leading construction industry
professionals from the airport sector.
The concept has, however, proved infinitely scalable
and has now been developed into a comprehensive
range of products allowing its benefits to be spread
to smaller projects such as landscaping schemes,
shopping developments and parking facilities.
Future challenges
We hope you will find what you need in these pages
but, despite the wide variety of accessories and
systems available, there is always a new challenge
to rise to. At Gatic, we never expect to rest on our
laurels and intend to continue to supply products
that meet and exceed our customers expectations
well into the foreseeable future.
Contents

Slotdrain, Product Overview
Slotdrain, Product Illustration
Quality Assurance
Safety and the Environment
Slotdrain, Product Applications
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Product Selector
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Slotdrain Channels, Overview

Access, Outlet and Silt Boxes, Overview
Accessories, Overview
FacadeSlot
PaveSlot
UniSlot
CastSlot 8 D400
CastSlot 28 D400
CastSlot 8 F900
CastSlot 28 F900
UltraSlot
UltraSlot Treadsafe
Slotdrain Fittings and Accessories
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Systems Design
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Hydraulic and Drainage Systems Design

Water Storage and Flow Regulation
Flow Regulators
Design Formulae
Spillage Interception and Sheet Flow
Channel Configuration
Structural Design
Steel Reinforcing
Specification Clause
Further Resources
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Handling, Installation and Maintenance
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Typical Installations FacadeSlot

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Typical Installations PaveSlot
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Typical Installations UniSlot
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Typical Installations CastSlot 8 & 28
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Typical Installations UltraSlot (including Treadsafe) 59
Typical Installations Accessories
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Jointing Details
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Forming a Radius
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Positioning Access Units
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Channel Size Options
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More Slotdrain. Less visible drainage.
Dover Priory Station

PaveSlot
Princesshay, Exeter
Devon
UniSlot
Guinness Packaging
Runcorn
UltraSlot
More flexibility.
Southgate, Bath
Somerset
UniSlot
Less pipework.
Ashford Town Centre

Kent
PaveSlot
More help with design. Less time on site.
High Street upgrade,

Lower Hutt, Wellington NZ
PaveSlot
Norman Road Retail Park

Ashford, Kent
UniSlot
St.Georges Quarter
Huddersfield
PaveSlot
Lombardy Retail Park

Hayes, Middlesex
UniSlot
Minimal visual impact

Slotdrains continuous intake slot is the only
outward indication of the highly efficient
surface water drainage system that
lies just out of sight.
PaveSlot
UniSlot
CastSlot
UltraSlot
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Quick and simple installation

Strong, durable and impact resistant
Comprehensive range
Rapid design service
Free design software
Easy and quick

to install
Gatic Slotdrain comes
in convenient 3 metre
prefabricated lengths
designed to keep belowground pipework to a bare
minimum, thus reducing
installation time and holding
down both labour and
materials costs. While the
system is straightforward to
set to line and level, curves
can be readily achieved
using optional 1 metre or
500 mm sections.
Marina, Yas Island

UAE
PaveSlot
Water attenuation
A primary feature of our
Slotdrain design is its
unique profile, which
enables it to handle large or
small quantities of water with similar
high efficiency. Flow regulation is achieved
by means of endplates with orifices sized to
suit the application and positioned to avoid
restriction in normal flow conditions.
Our design software enables systems to
exactly match permissible discharge rates
at each site. This feature can be particularly
useful on sloping sites, where water can
be retained at any level, thus avoiding local
flooding in the discharge area.
Rapid response design service
Our dedicated team can usually turn round
the design of a Slotdrain system, complete
with quantities and delivery timescales within
24 hours.
Feet at the ends of each

section, make Slotdrain
easy to anchor in the trench
and allow a single block of
concrete to be poured under
and around the main body
of the channel, for maximum
strength and integrity.
FREE software
To make life even easier, we can supply you
with our state-of-the-art design software so
that you can plan your own Slotdrain system.
Comprehensive range
Slotdrains range of sizes and load bearing
capacities make it ideal for all kinds of
applications, from residential, commercial
and landscaping schemes to the most
demanding of heavy industrial and
transport projects.
Bespoke capability
If your project requirements cant be
achieved with the use of our comprehensive,
standard range of products or you have a
particularly unusual problem to overcome,
the Slotdrain concept is sufficiently flexible
and adaptable to easily allow the design
Straightforward and intuitive to use, its the

same software developed for and used by
our own in-house design team.
Great Yarmouth Port

UltraSlot
Sainsburys, Faversham
Kent
CastSlot
Glasgow Fort Retail Park

UniSlot
and manufacture of custom

components for bespoke systems. Just talk
to our design team.
Proven Performance
Slotdrain complies with the relevant
parts of BS EN 1433:2002 + A1 2005
for linear drainage channels in areas for
pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic for the
catchment and drainage of surface water,
when installed in compliance with Gatics
installation instructions. Certificates of
conformity are available upon request.
Valencia Airport
Spain
UltraSlot
Case studies
Please visit the Case Studies section of the
website for details of projects where Gatic
Slotdrain has been used. These highlight the
benefits and savings that can be achieved
by using the system.
LGArena, NEC Centre

Birmingham
PaveSlot
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Textfeatures. More benefits.
Less pipework.
Performance benefits
l Strong and durable
l Watertight
l Rigid steel lining
l High capacity
l Stepped fall & self-cleansing
l Maximum intake
l Continuous interception
(reduced wash-over)
l Fewer channel joints
Vasco da Gama Square
Vidigueira, Portugal
PaveSlot
Millennium Square
Central London
UniSlot
More London Development

Central London
PaveSlot & FacadeSlot
Installation benefits
l Time and cost savings
l Quick installation
l Easy to handle
l Impact resistant
l High quality finish
Client benefits
l Reduced maintenance cost
l Safe system
l Tamper proof
l No moveable parts
Longitudinal
Drainage Slot
on UltraSlot to protect edge.
30mm wide UltraSlot.
Combined
Access / Outlet Box
Design benefits
l Simple system, quick design
l Precise and aesthetic
l Design flexibility
l Proven performance
l Quality assurance
Problem?
Outward Folded Top Edge
Longitudinal Drainage Slot

8mm wide / 28mm wide CastSlot.
Solution
Ductile Iron Cast Top
Suitable for tarmac and concrete.
Longitudinal Drainage Slot

10mm wide UniSlot / PaveSlot.
FacadeSlot
PaveSlot
Discreet PaveSlot Top

Neat aesthetics.
UniSlot
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Quick and simple installation

Strong, durable and impact resistant
Comprehensive range
Rapid design service
Free design software
Catchpit Connector
Tapered Throat
Prevents blockage.
Concrete Anchor
Channel Feet
Some channels supplied

with channel stabilisers.
Drop Connector
End Caps
Available with pre-formed

circular outlet knock-outs.
Hexagonal Channel
Single Unit
Push-fit connection
V-Shaped Channel Base
Self-cleansing.
Installation as a single unit increases

speed and ease of installation.
Precision Manufactured from

Galvanised Sheet Steel
Modular Boxes
Impact resistant and high quality finish.

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Quality Assurance
Safety and the Environment

Load Tests
Gatic Slotdrain channels have been independently
load tested up to F900kN (depending on the system
type) in compliance with the European Standard
EN 1433: 2002. Certificates of conformity are
available upon request.
Quality Assurance
Gatic Slotdrain channels have been tested in
accordance with recognised standards, providing
reassurance to industry professionals that the
system is fit for purpose. The system has proven
performance, having been used successfully for
many years on a variety of project types in many
locations around the world.
Load Testing Standards
The only internationally recognised standard written
specifically for trench drainage and slot drain systems
is the European Standard EN 1433:2002 Drainage
Channels for Vehicular and Pedestrian Areas. This
uses the load classifications between A15F900, as
listed in the table below.
Watertight Slot Channels

Gatic Slotdrain has been independently tested for
watertightness and complies with the European
Standard EN 1433:2002 Drainage Channels for
Vehicular and Pedestrian Areas when installed
within a channel concrete encasement/surround
according to manufacturers details.
Catering for Pedestrians with Disabilities

Gatic Slotdrain can run perpendicular to the
main direction of traffic, with an open slot of
only 10mm. This prevents wheelchairs or walking aids
becoming trapped in the slot. UltraSlot Treadsafe also
displays openings of only 9mm.
The discreet slot design prevents narrow

wheels from becoming trapped.
Energy Consumption
Gatic Slotdrain is mechanically assembled, which
eliminates welding and minimises energy usage in the
manufacturing process.
Recycled Content
Gatic Slotdrain channels, accessories
and components are manufactured from
materials including galvanised steel,
ductile iron and plastics. A significant
proportion of these raw materials used
are from recycled sources. Every effort is
made to maximise recycled content.
Sustainability
Materials that are 100% recyclable again and
again, such as steel, already possess an important
characteristic of sustainability. Steel makers recycle
scrap steel either by re-melting it in the electric arc
furnace method (EAF) or by mixing it with molten iron
ore in the BF-BOS1 method. EAF can use up to 100%
scrap, BF-BOS uses 10-25% scrap, and the overall
average content for steel is 55%. With the present
configuration of furnaces in the world today, 35% of
steel is made by the EAF method and the remainder
by BF-BOS. All steel is recyclable and will be
multicycled many times without any artificial stimulus.
Recyclable
Manufactured from sheet steel, Gatic Slotdrain is
100% recyclable.
BREEAM
BREEAM is the worlds foremost environmental
assessment method and rating system for buildings.
Load Class
Load Class
Load Class
Load Class
Load Class
Load Class
Gatic
A15
Gatic
B125
Gatic
C250
Gatic
D400
Gatic
E600
Gatic
F900
100mm
482Nm
4kNm
8kNm
12kNm
19kNm
28kNm
200-300mm
400Nm
3kNm
6.5kNm
10kNm
16kNm
24kNm
Over 400mm
303Nm
2.5kNm
5kNm
8kNm
12kNm
18kNm
Commercial
projects, public
pedestrian areas,
slow moving
vehicles
Industrial areas, light

commercial forklifts
Airports,
docks, industrial
applications, fast
moving traffic on
highways, etc
Design teams use BREEAM as a method to improve

the performance of their buildings and their own
experience and knowledge of environmental aspects
of sustainability.
Load Ratings
Trench Width
Typical Uses
Light duty
pedestrian traffic
Pavements,
driveways and
small private
car parks
Heavy duty
pedestrian traffic,
occasional use by
domestic and light
duty commercial
vehicles
Environmental Issues
Construction industry professionals around the world
are becoming ever more conscious of the need
for environmentally friendly construction methods,
practices and products. National regulations and
clients individual environmental requirements further
reinforce this trend.
Environmental Standards Compliance
Gatics Environmental Management System has been
approved and accredited to ISO 14001: 2004
Gatic Slotdrain has been used on a number of projects

that have been associated with BREEAM, and it has
been proven as a successful addition in each case.
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
LEED provides guidelines designed to produce
more energy efficient and environmentally sensitive
buildings. Gatic Slotdrain can assist in the assignment
of credits based on the LEED rating system.
BF-BOS: Blast furnace-Basic oxygen steelmaking
Text products. More applications.

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Landscaping and Pedestrian
Schemes, like this one in Bath,
are perfect applications for Gatic
FacadeSlot, PaveSlot and UniSlot.
Others can be found throughout
the world, from Ashford, Kent to
Wellington, New Zealand.
Petrol Filling Stations and Forecourts

mean wide open spaces and constant
flow of traffic.
Ideal environments for Gatic CastSlot
or UltraSlot.
Loading: from A15 to F900
Loading: from A15 to D400
In Car Parks, constant traffic

can damage more traditional
drainage systems.
Bus Terminals and Public Transport

Facilities place heavy demands on
surfaces and infrastructure.
With its minimal surface

disruption and positive anchoring,
Gatic CastSlot copes easily.
Here the strength and integrity of

Gatic CastSlot and UltraSlot provide
long-term performance.
Highways and Motorways are under

constant strain of heavy traffic.
Here only the strength of Gatic
CastSlot or UltraSlot will do.
Container Ports and Distribution Yards

are extremely hostile environments,
pounded continuously by tractor and
trailer units.
Products such as Gatic CastSlot
and UltraSlot have been specifically
developed with this in mind.
Distribution Yards and Industrial

Units, typically have a large surface
area to drain and must cope with
heavy loads manoeuvring on
a daily basis.
Large Ports and Dock Facilities

place such high demands on belowground structures such as drainage
that only the products with the highest
specification are fit for purpose.
Gatic CastSlot or UltraSlot are the

best choice.
Gatic CastSlot and UltraSlot are

hard to beat.
Shopping Centres and Retail

Parks. Unobtrusive but effective
drainage in an attractive
environment is the key here.
Gatic FacadeSlot, PaveSlot and
UniSlot are the perfect solution.
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Airports around the world are seeing

aircraft movements increase year on year
and aircraft weights reaching new heights.
With Superjumbos like the Airbus A380
coming on stream, airside drainage is
ever more of a challenge.
No wonder Gatic UltraSlot is the first
choice for airports.
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Product Selector
Gatic Slotdrain Channels
Fundamental to all Slotdrain channels is the unique hexagonal profile

developed by Gatic to ensure our systems handle everything from a rain
drop to a rainstorm with similarly high efficiency. The V- shaped channel
base also encourages a self cleansing flow through the channel and a
tapered throat helps to prevent blockages.
The current Slotdrain range consists of five categories of channel, providing
a suitable solution for any conceivable combination of drainage demand and
loading requirement.
All our channels come in a variety of sizes and have an accompanying range
of accessories and fittings to achieve total design flexibility. Full details can be
found on the Gatic website www.gatic.com.
Characteristic Slotdrain profile.
* All channels are manufactured from pre-galvanised sheet steel. * CastSlot is complete with ductile iron throat guard.
* All channels are available in stainless steel (various grades). * Bespoke units are available to suit your design requirements.
Gatic FacadeSlot
A discreet surface drainage channel that can be
installed directly against a building, wall or other
external landscape feature, to provide effective
drainage of surface liquids from vertical surfaces,
door thresholds and the adjacent pavement area.
FacadeSlot channels can be made to follow the
building perimeter whether straight or curved.
The system can accommodate rainwater downpipes
which, when positioned over a simple rainwater inlet
box, can eliminate the need for a separate drainage
network for the roof area, achieving a more efficient
drainage design.
Load Classification: A15 (Bespoke units can be

made which are suitable for up to D400)
Available channel widths:
50mm, 75mm, 115mm
Applications:
* Shopping Centres
* High Security Areas
* Building Exteriors
* Schools
* Pedestrian & Landscape Areas
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Gatic Slotdrain Channels
Gatic PaveSlot
Gatic CastSlot 8 and 28

The unobtrusive profile of CastSlot sits neatly
within asphalt and concrete surface finishes. The
latest addition to the Gatic Slotdrain family of high
performance surface water drainage systems,
CastSlot features either a Treadsafe 8mm ductile iron
throat section or a 28mm ductile iron throat section,
which is securely fixed to the galvanised steel channel
body to provide an exceptionally robust yet
discreet drainage system.
PaveSlot is used to drain external hard surface

areas where a neat, unobtrusive aesthetic is
required. The system is typically used with paving
units laid against the top edge of the channel.
Throat spacer perforations allow any subsurface
water that may have settled under paving units
beside the channel to percolate and move into the
channel body.
The system is suitable
for all paved areas, in
public and commercial
projects, which may be
subject to occasional
traffic by delivery and
service vehicles.
Load Classification:
A15 to D400
Available channel widths: 100mm, 150mm, 225mm,

300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm
Applications:
* Car Parks (with paving finish)
* Shopping Centres
* Schools
Gatic UniSlot
Load Classification:
A15 to F900
All CastSlot tops and associated ductile iron
accessories are supplied electropainted.

300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm
Applications:
* Car Parks & Lorry Parks
* Warehouses & Industrial Buildings
* Highways
Gatic UltraSlot and UltraSlot Treadsafe
UniSlot, as its name suggests, is a universal surface

drainage system designed to bring the benefits of the
Slotdrain principle to projects using almost any kind
of surface material, including paving, asphalt, tarmac
and concrete.
UltraSlot is used in external pavement areas which

are subject to constant traffic, such as airports, ports,
highways and similar areas with heavy duty vehicles.
Installed in a full concrete surround, the system is
designed to ensure sufficient depth of concrete cover
over the main body of the channel to withstand ultra
heavy-duty loads.
The system is suitable for all external paved areas on

public and commercial sites which may be subject to
frequent traffic by regular delivery and service vehicles.
Load Classification: A15 to D400

300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm
Applications:
* Shopping Centres
* Schools
* Car Parks
* Loading Areas
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CastSlot is ideal for areas

of vehicular traffic such
as car parks and industrial
units where there is slow
turning traffic.
The channel top edge has an outward fold for

protection over the edge of the concrete encasement/
surround to prevent damage. Innovative channel
features, concrete anchors, stabilising bars, channel
feet and others, ensure the channel has a physical
connection to steel reinforcing and is properly tied
into the concrete encasement/surround, to create
a strong, solid and durable structure.
UltraSlot Treadsafe Bar:
A Treadsafe Bar can be fitted
to the UltraSlot channel, which
reduces the slot opening from
30mm wide to 2x9mm wide
slots. This has no effect on
the intake capacity of the
system but will make the
channel safe to cross for
pedestrians.
Load Classification: A15 to F900

Available channel widths:
150mm, 225mm, 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm
Applications:
* Airports (airside and landside)
* Highways
* Ports & Docks
* Petrol Stations
* Military Bases
* Terminal Buildings
* Warehouse & Industrial Buildings
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Access, Outlet and Silt Boxes
Accessories
A comprehensive range of access, outlet and silt boxes is available

to suit every conceivable system design consideration. The selection
shown here is representative of the much larger variety available,
details of which can be found in the product selector pages of this
brochure as well as on our website www.gatic.com.
Similarly, the range of standard accessories (shown opposite)
is available to suit all types and sizes of Slotdrain channels.
Bespoke fittings can also be made available upon request.
Drop connector (type 1)
Universal channel pipes
Access box
shown with grating
Outlet box
shown with recessed cover
End caps
Drop connector (type 2)
Ultra heavy duty

outlet unit
Silt box shown with

PaveSlot recessed cover
Universal catch pit connectors
End cap outlets
Flow regulators
* Covers and gratings on small boxes are delivered with locking bolts.
* Gratings with large boxes are supplied without locking bolts, but these can be added as an optional extra.
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Product Selector Gatic FacadeSlot
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FACADESLOT 3m CHANNELS
Code
Description
Load Rating
Length (l)
(mm)
Width (w)
(mm)
Depth (d)
(mm)
Invert (i)
(mm)
Throat Depth (T1) Throat Width (T2)

(mm)
(mm)
Slot Orifice (o)

(mm)
Intake Area/Metre
(mm2)
Weight (kg)
S16305
50mm FacadeSlot 3m
A15
3000
50
242
204
100
10
10
10000
24
S16310
75mm FacadeSlot 3m
A15
3000
75
299
261
100
10
10
10000
31
S16315
115mm FacadeSlot 3m
A15
3000
115
389
351
100
10
10
10000
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FACADESLOT 1m CHANNELS
Code
Description
Load Rating
Length (l)
(mm)
Width (w)
(mm)
Depth (d)
(mm)
Invert (i)
(mm)

(mm)
(mm)
Slot Orifice (o)

(mm)
Intake Area/Metre
(mm2)
Weight (kg)
S16105
50mm FacadeSlot 1m
A15
1000
50
242
204
100
10
10
10000
S16110
75mm FacadeSlot 1m
A15
1000
75
299
261
100
10
10
10000
11
S16115
115mm FacadeSlot 1m
A15
1000
115
389
351
100
10
10
10000
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Description
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T1
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FACADESLOT 500mm CHANNELS

Code
T2
Load Rating
Length (l)
(mm)
Width (w)
(mm)
Depth (d)
(mm)
Invert (i)
(mm)

(mm)
(mm)
Slot Orifice (o)

(mm)
Intake Area/Metre
(mm2)
Weight (kg)
S16505
50mm FacadeSlot 500mm
A15
500
50
242
204
100
10
10
10000
S16510
A15
500
75
299
261
100
10
10
10000
S16515
A15
500
115
389
351
100
10
10
10000
T2
T1
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d
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FACADESLOT SYSTEM END CAPS

Code
Description
To suit channel widths
Depth (d)
(mm)
Invert (i)
(mm)
Weight (kg)
S46120
FacadeSlot End Cap 50mm
50mm
145
204
0.2
S46125
75mm
201
261
0.3
S46130
115mm
284
351
0.6
FACADESLOT SYSTEM ACCESS POINTS

Load Rating

(mm)
Depth (d)
(mm)
Width (w)
(mm)
Length (l)
(mm)
Weight (kg)
S20320 Access Point to suit 50-75mm FacadeSlot c/w Recessed Cover
A15
50 & 75
305
259
259
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S20330 Access Point to suit 115mm FacadeSlot c/w Recessed Cover
A15
115
390
259
259
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Code
Description
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FACADESLOT SYSTEM OUTLET BOXES

Load Rating

(mm)
Depth (d)
(mm)
Width (w)
(mm)
Length (l)
(mm)
Weight (kg)
S20220 Outlet Box to suit 50-75mm FacadeSlot c/w Recessed Cover
A15
50 & 75
450
259
259
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S20230 Outlet Box to suit 115mm FacadeSlot c/w Recessed Cover
A15
115
535
259
259
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Code
Description
w/l
FACADESLOT SYSTEM COMBINED ACCESS/OUTLET BOXES

Load Rating

(mm)
Depth (d)
(mm)
Width (w)
(mm)
Length (l)
(mm)
Weight (kg)
S20225 Combined Access/Outlet Box to suit 50-75mm FacadeSlot
A15
50 & 75
325
169
334
S20235 Combined Access/Outlet Box to suit 115mm FacadeSlot
A15
115
415
169
334
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Code
Description
Tight Radius and Odd Lengths

Channel units can be cut to accommodate a tight radius or
to suit odd lengths; when used in a specific channel layout.
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Product Selector Gatic PaveSlot

PAVESLOT 3M CHANNELS
Code
Description
Load Rating
Length (l)
(mm)
Width (w)
(mm)
Depth (d)
(mm)
Invert (i)
(mm)
Throat Depth (T1)

(mm)
Throat Width (T2)

(mm)
Slot Orifice (o)

(mm)
Intake Area
(mm2)
Weight (kg)
S11305
100mm PaveSlot 3m
D400
3000
100
251
211
98
10
10
10000
35
S11310
150mm PaveSlot 3m
D400
3000
150
309
269
98
10
10
10000
46
S11315
225mm PaveSlot 3m
D400
3000
225
444
404
148
10
10
10000
67
S11320
300mm PaveSlot 3m
D400
3000
300
555
490
148
10
10
10000
85
S11325
400mm PaveSlot 3m
D400
3000
400
666
606
148
10
10
10000
109
S11330
500mm PaveSlot 3m
D400
3000
500
929
869
298
10
10
10000
148
S11335
600mm PaveSlot 3m
D400
3000
600
1193
1133
298
10
10
10000
221
Load Rating
Length (l)
(mm)
Width (w)
(mm)
Depth (d)
(mm)
Invert (i)
(mm)
Throat Depth (T1)

(mm)
Throat Width (T2)

(mm)
Slot Orifice (o)

(mm)
Intake Area
(mm2)
Weight (kg)
T2
T1
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Code
Description
S11105
100mm PaveSlot 1m
D400
1000
100
251
211
98
10
10
10000
13
S11110
150mm PaveSlot 1m
D400
1000
150
309
269
98
10
10
10000
16
S11115
225mm PaveSlot 1m
D400
1000
225
444
404
148
10
10
10000
23
S11120
300mm PaveSlot 1m
D400
1000
300
555
490
148
10
10
10000
31
S11125
400mm PaveSlot 1m
D400
1000
400
666
606
148
10
10
10000
41
S11130
500mm PaveSlot 1m
D400
1000
500
929
869
298
10
10
10000
54
S11135
600mm PaveSlot 1m
D400
1000
600
1193
1133
298
10
10
10000
79
Load Rating
Length (l)
(mm)
Width (w)
(mm)
Depth (d)
(mm)
Invert (i)
(mm)
Throat Depth (T1)

(mm)
Throat Width (T2)

(mm)
Slot Orifice (o)

(mm)
Intake Area
(mm2)
Weight (kg)
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PAVESLOT 500mm CHANNELS

Code
Description
S11505
100mm PaveSlot 500mm
D400
500
100
251
211
98
10
10
10000
S11510
D400
500
150
309
269
98
10
10
10000
S11515
D400
500
225
444
404
148
10
10
10000
12
S11520
D400
500
300
555
490
148
10
10
10000
16
S11525
D400
500
400
666
606
148
10
10
10000
23
S11530
D400
500
500
929
869
298
10
10
10000
30
S11535
D400
500
600
1193
1133
298
10
10
10000
43
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From Channel
Code
Type 1
20
Type 2
Description
To Channel
Type
Width (mm)
Throat d (mm)
Width (mm)
Throat d (mm)
Weight (kg)
S42400
100-150mm Drop Connector
100
100
150
100
0.4
S41400
150
100
225
150
S42410
225
150
300
150
S43410
300
150
400
150
S41405
400
150
500
300
13
S43420 500-600mm Drop Connector
500
300
600
300
Type 1
Type 2
21
Product Selector Gatic UniSlot
Text
UNISLOT 3m CHANNELS
Load Rating
Code
Description
Asphalt
Concrete
Length (l)
mm
Width (w)
mm
Depth (d) Invert (i) Throat Depth (T1) Throat Width (T2) Slot Orifice (o) Intake Area/Metre Weight (kg)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm2)
S12305
100mm UniSlot 3m
C250
D400
3000
100
251
211
105
30
10
10000
23
S12310
150mm UniSlot 3m
C250
D400
3000
150
309
269
105
30
10
10000
29
S12315
225mm UniSlot 3m
C250
D400
3000
225
445
404
155
30
10
10000
43
S12320
300mm UniSlot 3m
C250
D400
3000
300
553
490
155
30
10
10000
54
S12325
400mm UniSlot 3m
C250
D400
3000
400
665
606
155
30
10
10000
111
S12330
500mm UniSlot 3m
C250
D400
3000
500
928
869
305
30
10
10000
151
S12335
600mm UniSlot 3m
C250
D400
3000
600
1192
1133
305
30
10
10000
224
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Load Rating
Code
Description
Asphalt
Concrete
Length (l)
mm
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm2)
S12105
100mm UniSlot 1m
C250
D400
1000
100
251
211
105
30
10
10000
S12110
150mm UniSlot 1m
C250
D400
1000
150
309
269
105
30
10
10000
11
S12115
225mm UniSlot 1m
C250
D400
1000
225
445
404
155
30
10
10000
15
S12120
300mm UniSlot 1m
C250
D400
1000
300
553
490
155
30
10
10000
20
S12125
400mm UniSlot 1m
C250
D400
1000
400
665
606
155
30
10
10000
41
S12130
500mm UniSlot 1m
C250
D400
1000
500
928
869
305
30
10
10000
55
S12135
600mm UniSlot 1m
C250
D400
1000
600
1192
1133
305
30
10
10000
80
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Load Rating
Code
Description
Asphalt
Concrete
Length (l)
mm
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm2)
S12505
100mm UniSlot 500mm
C250
D400
500
100
251
211
105
30
10
10000
S12510
150mm UniSlot 500mm
C250
D400
500
150
309
269
105
30
10
10000
S12515
225mm UniSlot 500mm
C250
D400
500
225
445
404
155
30
10
10000
S12520
300mm UniSlot 500mm
C250
D400
500
300
553
490
155
30
10
10000
11
S12525
400mm UniSlot 500mm
C250
D400
500
400
665
606
155
30
10
10000
24
S12530
500mm UniSlot 500mm
C250
D400
500
500
928
869
305
30
10
10000
31
S12535
600mm UniSlot 500mm
C250
D400
500
600
1192
1133
305
30
10
10000
43
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Code
Type 1
22
Type 2
Description
Type
From Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
To Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
Weight (kg)
S42400
100
100
150
100
0.4
S42405
150
100
225
150
S42410
225
150
300
150
S43410
300
150
400
150
S42420
400
150
500
300
14
500
300
600
300
Type 1
Type 2
23
Product Selector Gatic CastSlot 8 D400
Text
CASTSLOT 8 D400 3m CHANNELS

Load Rating
Code
Description
Asphalt
Concrete
Length (l)
mm
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(m2)
S12306
100mm CastSlot 8 D400 3m
C250
D400
3000
100
252
211
105
40
7272
42
S12311
C250
D400
3000
150
309
269
105
40
7272
48
S12316
C250
D400
3000
225
443
404
155
40
7272
63
S12321
C250
D400
3000
300
529
490
155
40
7272
72
S12326
C250
D400
3000
400
666
606
155
40
7272
127
S12331
C250
D400
3000
500
929
869
305
40
7272
167
S12336
C250
D400
3000
600
1192
1133
305
40
7272
237
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Load Rating
Code
Description
Asphalt
Concrete
Length (l)
mm
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(m2)
T2
o
S12106
C250
D400
1000
100
252
211
105
40
7272
15
S12111
C250
D400
1000
150
309
269
105
40
7272
17
S12116
C250
D400
1000
225
443
404
155
40
7272
23
S12121
C250
D400
1000
300
529
490
155
40
7272
26
S12126
C250
D400
1000
400
666
606
155
40
7272
47
S12131
C250
D400
1000
500
929
869
305
40
7272
60
S12136
C250
D400
1000
600
1192
1133
305
40
7272
84
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Load Rating
Code
Description
Asphalt
Concrete
Length (l)
mm
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(m2)
T2
o
S12506
100mm CastSlot 8 D400 500mm
C250
D400
500
100
252
211
105
40
7272
S12511
C250
D400
500
150
309
269
105
40
7272
S12516
C250
D400
500
225
443
404
155
40
7272
12
S12521
C250
D400
500
300
529
490
155
40
7272
14
S12526
C250
D400
500
400
666
606
155
40
7272
27
S12531
C250
D400
500
500
929
869
305
40
7272
33
S12536
C250
D400
500
600
1192
1133
305
40
7272
46
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Code
Type 1
24
Type 2
Description
Type
From Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
To Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
Weight (kg)
S42400
100
100
150
100
0.4
S42430
150
100
225
150
S42410
225
150
300
150
S43410
300
150
400
150
S42435
400
150
500
300
14
500
300
600
300
Type 1
Type 2
25
Product Selector Gatic CastSlot 28 D400
Text

Load Rating
Code
Description
Asphalt
Concrete
Length (l)
mm
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm2)
S12307
C250
D400
3000
100
252
211
105
40
28
25731
36
S12312
C250
D400
3000
150
309
269
105
40
28
25731
42
S12317
C250
D400
3000
225
443
404
155
40
28
25731
57
S12322
C250
D400
3000
300
529
490
155
40
28
25731
66
S12327
C250
D400
3000
400
666
606
155
40
28
25731
121
S12332
C250
D400
3000
500
929
869
305
40
28
25731
160
S12337
C250
D400
3000
600
1192
1133
305
40
28
25731
232
T2
o
T1
i
w

Load Rating
Code
Description
Asphalt
Concrete
Length (l)
mm
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm2)
S12107
C250
D400
1000
100
252
211
105
40
28
25731
13
S12112
C250
D400
1000
150
309
269
105
40
28
25731
16
S12117
C250
D400
1000
225
443
404
155
40
28
25731
21
S12122
C250
D400
1000
300
529
490
155
40
28
25731
24
S12127
C250
D400
1000
400
666
606
155
40
28
25731
45
S12132
C250
D400
1000
500
929
869
305
40
28
25731
58
S12137
C250
D400
1000
600
1192
1133
305
40
28
25731
82
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Load Rating
Code
Description
Asphalt
Concrete
Length (l)
mm
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm2)
S12507
C250
D400
500
100
252
211
105
40
28
25731
S12512
C250
D400
500
150
309
269
105
40
28
25731
S12517
C250
D400
500
225
443
404
155
40
28
25731
11
S12522
C250
D400
500
300
529
490
155
40
28
25731
13
S12527
C250
D400
500
400
666
606
155
40
28
25731
26
S12532
C250
D400
500
500
929
869
305
40
28
25731
32
S12537
C250
D400
500
600
1192
1133
305
40
28
25731
45
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Code
Type 1
26
Type 2
Description
Type
From Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
To Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
Weight (kg)
S42400
100
100
150
100
0.4
S42440
150
100
225
150
S42410
225
150
300
150
S43410
300
150
400
150
S42445
400
150
500
300
14
500
300
600
300
Type 1
Type 2
27
Text
Product
Selector Gatic CastSlot 8 F900
CASTSLOT 8 F900 3m CHANNELS
T2
Load Rating
Code
Description
Concrete
Length (l)
mm
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(m2)
S13306
150mm CastSlot 8 F900 3m
F900
3000
150
402
364
200
40
7272
55
S13311
F900
3000
225
487
450
200
40
7272
66
S13316
F900
3000
300
671
634
300
40
7272
85
S13321
F900
3000
400
813
753
300
40
7272
145
S13326
F900
3000
500
929
869
300
40
7272
166
S13331
F900
3000
600
1192
1133
300
40
7272
238
T1
d
w
T2
Load Rating
Concrete
S13106
F900
1000
150
402
364
200
40
7272
19
S13111
F900
1000
225
487
450
200
40
7272
24
S13116
F900
1000
300
671
634
300
40
7272
31
S13121
F900
1000
400
813
753
300
40
7272
53
S13126
F900
1000
500
929
869
300
40
7272
60
S13131
F900
1000
600
1192
1133
300
40
7272
85
Description
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(m2)
Length (l)
mm
Code
T1
Load Rating
Description
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Code
T2
Concrete
Length (l)
mm
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(m2)
S13506
150mm CastSlot 8 F900 500mm
F900
500
150
402
364
200
40
7272
10
S13511
F900
500
225
487
450
200
40
7272
12
S13516
F900
500
300
671
634
300
40
7272
17
S13521
F900
500
400
813
753
300
40
7272
30
S13526
F900
500
500
929
869
300
40
7272
33
S13531
F900
500
600
1192
1133
300
40
7272
46
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Code
Type 1
28
Type 2
Description
Type
From Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
To Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
Weight (kg)
150
200
225
200
225
200
300
300
S43410
300
300
400
300
S43415
400
300
500
300
500
300
600
300
Type 1
Type 2
29
Text
Product
Selector Gatic CastSlot 28 F900
T2
Load Rating
Code
Description
Concrete
Length (l)
mm
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm2)
S13307
F900
3000
150
402
364
200
40
28
25731
50
S13312
F900
3000
225
487
450
200
40
28
25731
60
S13317
F900
3000
300
671
634
300
40
28
25731
79
S13322
F900
3000
400
813
753
300
40
28
25731
139
S13327
F900
3000
500
929
869
300
40
28
25731
160
S13332
F900
3000
600
1192
1133
300
40
28
25731
232
T1
d
w
T2
Load Rating
Concrete
S13107
F900
1000
150
402
364
200
40
28
25731
17
S13112
F900
1000
225
487
450
200
40
28
25731
22
S13117
F900
1000
300
671
634
300
40
28
25731
29
S13122
F900
1000
400
813
753
300
40
28
25731
51
S13127
F900
1000
500
929
869
300
40
28
25731
58
S13132
F900
1000
600
1192
1133
300
40
28
25731
83
Description
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm2)
Length (l)
mm
Code
T1
Load Rating
Description
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Code
T2
Concrete
Length (l)
mm
Width (w)
mm
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm2)
S13507
F900
500
150
402
364
200
40
28
25731
S13512
F900
500
225
487
450
200
40
28
25731
11
S13517
F900
500
300
671
634
300
40
28
25731
16
S13522
F900
500
400
813
753
300
40
28
25731
29
S13527
F900
500
500
929
869
300
40
28
25731
32
S13532
F900
500
600
1192
1133
300
40
28
25731
45
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Code
Type 1
30
Type 2
Description
Type
From Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
To Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
Weight (kg)
150
200
225
200
225
200
300
300
S43410
300
300
400
300
S43415
400
300
500
300
500
300
600
300
Type 1
Type 2
31
Product Selector Gatic UltraSlot
Text
ULTRASLOT 3m CHANNELS
Code
Description
Load Rating
Length (l)
(mm)
Width (w)
(mm)
Depth (d)
(mm)
Invert (i)
(mm)
Throat Depth (T1)

(mm)
Throat Width (T2)

(mm)
Slot Orifice (o)

(mm)
Intake Area
(mm2)
Weight (kg)
S12355
150mm Ultraslot Shallow Invert 3m
D400
3000
150
310
269
104
70
30
30000
30
S13305
150mm UltraSlot 3m
F900
3000
150
404
364
200
70
30
30000
37
S13310
225mm UltraSlot 3m
F900
3000
225
490
450
200
70
30
30000
47
S13315
300mm UltraSlot 3m
F900
3000
300
697
634
300
70
30
30000
67
S13320
400mm UltraSlot 3m
F900
3000
400
810
750
300
70
30
30000
128
S13325
500mm UltraSlot 3m
F900
3000
500
926
866
300
70
30
30000
148
S13330
600mm UltraSlot 3m
F900
3000
600
1190
1129
300
70
30
30000
222
T2
o
T1
i
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Code
Description
Load Rating
Length (l)
(mm)
Width (w)
(mm)
Depth (d)
(mm)
Invert (i)
(mm)
Throat Depth (T1)

(mm)
Throat Width (T2)

(mm)
Slot Orifice (o)

(mm)
Intake Area
(mm2)
Weight (kg)
S12155
D400
1000
150
310
269
104
70
30
30000
11
S13105
150mm UltraSlot 1m
F900
1000
150
404
364
200
70
30
30000
13
S13110
225mm UltraSlot 1m
F900
1000
225
490
450
200
70
30
30000
17
S13115
300mm UltraSlot 1m
F900
1000
300
697
634
300
70
30
30000
25
S13120
400mm UltraSlot 1m
F900
1000
400
810
750
300
70
30
30000
48
S13125
500mm UltraSlot 1m
F900
1000
500
926
866
300
70
30
30000
55
S13130
600mm UltraSlot 1m
F900
1000
600
1190
1129
300
70
30
30000
79
T2
o
T1
i
w

Code
Description
Load Rating
Length (l)
(mm)
Width (w)
(mm)
Depth (d)
(mm)
Invert (i)
(mm)
Throat Depth (T1)

(mm)
Throat Width (T2)

(mm)
Slot Orifice (o)

(mm)
Intake Area
(mm2)
Weight (kg)
S12555
D400
500
150
310
269
104
70
30
30000
S13505
150mm UltraSlot 500m
F900
500
150
404
364
200
70
30
30000
S13510
F900
500
225
490
450
200
70
30
30000
S13515
F900
500
300
697
634
300
70
30
30000
14
T2
o
S13520
F900
500
400
810
750
300
70
30
30000
27
S13525
F900
500
500
926
866
300
70
30
30000
31
S13530
F900
500
600
1190
1129
300
70
30
30000
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T1
i
w
ULTRASLOT DROP CONNECTORS

Code
Type 1
32
Type 2
Description
Type
From Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
To Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
Weight (kg)
150
200
225
200
225
200
300
300
S43406 225-300mm Drop Connector (Treadsafe)
225
200
300
300
S43410
300
300
400
300
S43415
400
300
500
300
500
300
600
300
Type 1
Type 2
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Product Selector Gatic UltraSlot Treadsafe

ULTRASLOT TREADSAFE 3m CHANNELS
Load Length (l) Width (w) Depth (d)
Rating
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
Invert (i)
(mm)
Throat Depth (T1)

(mm)
Throat Width (T2)

(mm)
Slot Orifice (o)

(mm)
Intake Area
(mm2)
Weight (kg)
310
269
104
70
2 x 9mm
30000
30
150
404
364
200
70
2 x 9mm
30000
37
3000
225
490
450
200
70
2 x 9mm
30000
47
3000
300
697
634
300
70
2 x 9mm
30000
67
Code
Description
S12360
150mm Ultraslot Treadsafe Shallow Invert 3m
D400
3000
150
S13355
150mm UltraSlot Treadsafe 3m
F900
3000
S13360
F900
S13365
F900
T2
o
S13370
F900
3000
400
810
750
300
70
2 x 9mm
30000
128
S13375
F900
3000
500
926
866
300
70
2 x 9mm
30000
148
S13380
F900
3000
600
1190
1129
300
70
2 x 9mm
30000
222
Invert (i)
(mm)
Throat Depth (T1)

(mm)
Throat Width (T2)

(mm)
Slot Orifice (o)

(mm)
Intake Area
(mm2)
Weight (kg)
T1
i
w

Rating
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
Code
Description
S12160
150mm Ultraslot Treadsafe Shallow Invert 1m
D400
1000
150
310
269
104
70
2 x 9mm
18000
12
S13155
F900
1000
150
404
364
200
70
2 x 9mm
18000
14
S13160
F900
1000
225
490
450
200
70
2 x 9mm
18000
18
S13165
F900
1000
300
697
634
300
70
2 x 9mm
18000
26
S13170
F900
1000
400
810
750
300
70
2 x 9mm
18000
49
S13175
F900
1000
500
926
866
300
70
2 x 9mm
18000
56
S13180
F900
1000
600
1190
1129
300
70
2 x 9mm
18000
80
Invert (i)
(mm)
Throat Depth (T1)

(mm)
Throat Width (T2)

(mm)
Slot Orifice (o)

(mm)
Intake Area
(mm2)
Weight (kg)
T2
o
T1
i
w

Code

Rating
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
Description
T2
o
S12560
150mm Ultraslot Treadsafe Shallow Invert 500mm D400
500
150
310
269
104
70
2 x 9mm
18000
S13555
150mm UltraSlot Treadsafe 500mm
F900
500
150
404
364
200
70
2 x 9mm
18000
S13560
F900
500
225
490
450
200
70
2 x 9mm
18000
S13565
F900
500
300
697
634
300
70
2 x 9mm
18000
14
S13570
F900
500
400
810
750
300
70
2 x 9mm
18000
27
S13575
F900
500
500
926
866
300
70
2 x 9mm
18000
31
S13580
F900
500
600
1190
1129
300
70
2 x 9mm
18000
43
T1
i
w
ULTRASLOT TREADSAFE DROP CONNECTORS

Code
Type 1
34
Type 2
Description
Type
From Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
To Channel
Width
Throat d
(mm)
(mm)
Weight (kg)
150
200
225
200
225
200
300
300
S43406 225-300mm Drop Connector (Treadsafe)
225
200
300
300
S43410
300
300
400
300
S43415
400
300
500
300
500
300
600
300
Type 1
Type 2
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Slotdrain Fittings and Accessories

GATIC UNIVERSAL END CAPS
Code
Description
To Suit Channel Width

(mm)
Weight (kg)
GATIC UNIVERSAL END CAP INLETS/OUTLETS
S44100
100mm End Cap
100
0.3
S44105
150mm End Cap
150
0.4
S44115
225mm End Cap
225
0.8
S44200 100mm End Cap Outlet
100
92
0.3
S44125
300mm End Cap
300
150
115
0.4
S44135
400mm End Cap
400
S44215
225mm End Cap Outlet
225
115/165/205
0.8
S44145
500mm End Cap
500
300
115/165/205/255
S44150
600mm End Cap
600
11
400
115/165/205/255/320
Code
Description
To Suit Channel Width Knockouts Dia. (mm)
Weight (kg)
GATIC ACCESS BOXES

To Suit
Channel up to
Load Rating
Height
(mm)
Width
(mm)
Depth
(mm)
Intake Area
(mm2)
S20300 Small Access Point c/w Paveslot Recessed Cover
225
D400
498
375
375
N/A
32
40
S20305 Small Access Point c/w Treadsafe Grating
225
D400
498
375
375
14013
43
51
S20310
Small Access Point c/w Recessed Cover
225
D400
498
375
375
N/A
40
48
S20315
Large Access Point c/w Double Triangular Grating
400
D400
802
576
576
35248
44
76
120
Code
Description
Box Weight (kg) Cover/Grate Weight (kg) Total Weight (kg)
GATIC OUTLET BOXES
w/d
To Suit
Channel up to
Load Rating
Height
(mm)
Width
(mm)
Depth
(mm)
Intake Area
(mm2)
S20200 Small Outlet Box c/w Paveslot Recessed Cover
225
D400
748
375
375
N/A
12
32
44
S20205 Small Outlet Box c/w Treadsafe Grating
225
D400
748
375
375
14013
12
43
56
S20210
Small Outlet Box c/w Recessed Cover
225
D400
748
375
375
N/A
12
40
52
S20215
Large Outlet Box c/w Double Triangular Grating
400
D400
1302
576
576
35248
71
76
147
Code
Description
Box Weight (kg) Cover/Grate Weight (kg) Total Weight (kg)
GATIC SILT BOXES

Code
w/d
Description
To Suit
Channel up to
Load Rating
Height
(mm)
Width
(mm)
Depth
(mm)
Intake Area
(mm2)
Box Weight
(kg)
Cover/Grate
Weight (kg)
Bucket
(kg)
Total Weight
(kg)
S20100
Small Silt Box c/w Paveslot Recessed Cover
225
D400
1048
375
375
N/A
18
32
54
S20105
Small Silt Box c/w Treadsafe Grating
225
D400
1048
375
375
14013
18
43
66
S20110
Small Silt Box c/w Recessed Cover
225
D400
1048
375
375
N/A
18
40
62
S20115
Large Silt Box c/w Double Triangular Grating
400
D400
1602
576
576
35248
90
76
18
183
GATIC CATCHPIT CONNECTORS
w/d
Width
(mm)
Invert
Length
(mm)
Effective Length
(mm)
Height
(mm)
Weight (kg)
S40305 150mm Catchpit Connector
150
As Slotdrain
375
300
248
S40310
225mm Catchpit Connector
225
As Slotdrain
375
300
334
300
As Slotdrain
375
300
420
400
As Slotdrain
375
300
537
11
500
As Slotdrain
375
300
653
14
600
As Slotdrain
375
300
917
22
Code
Description
*Gatic Catchpit Connectors can be used with the PaveSlot, UniSlot, CastSlot, and UltraSlot ranges
*Gatic Access, Outlet and Silt boxes are suitable for channels up to 400mm wide.
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Text
Slotdrain
Fittings and Accessories
GATIC COMBINED UHD ACCESS/OUTLET BOXES
Load Rating
Height
(mm)
Width
(mm)
Depth
(mm)
Box Weight
(kg)
Grate Weight
(kg)
Total Weight
(kg)
S30355 UHD Combined Access Box/Outlet Box up to 225mm
F900
532
887
546
39
91
130
F900
832
887
696
67
123
191
F900
1208
887
846
109
172
281
Code
Description
GATIC UHD OUTLET BOXES

Load Rating
Height
mm
Width
(mm)
Depth
(mm)
Box Weight
(kg)
Grate Weight
(kg)
Total Weight
(kg)
S33305 UHD Outlet Box up to 225mm
F900
1380
1487
750
143
91
235
S33310
UHD Outlet Box up to 400mm
F900
1680
1487
900
184
123
308
S33315
UHD Outlet Box up to 600mm
F900
2060
1487
1050
239
172
412
Code
Description
SLOTDRAIN CHANNEL PIPE

Code
38
Description
Load Rating
Length
(mm)
Width
(mm)
Depth/Invert
Weight (kg)
S14305
100mm Channel Pipe 3m
As per Slotdrain
3000
100
As per Slotdrain
17
S14310
As per Slotdrain
3000
150
As per Slotdrain
23
S14315
As per Slotdrain
3000
225
As per Slotdrain
32
S14320
As per Slotdrain
3000
300
As per Slotdrain
43
S14325
As per Slotdrain
3000
400
As per Slotdrain
94
S14330
As per Slotdrain
3000
500
As per Slotdrain
115
S14335
As per Slotdrain
3000
600
As per Slotdrain
181
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Systems Design
Hydraulic and Drainage Systems Design

Tests undertaken by an independent hydraulics
consultant indicated that the intake capacity of slot
channel systems compares favourably with that of
surface channel systems with conventional slotted
gratings. Test results are available on request.
Rainfall Intensity
When designing a drainage scheme, professional
engineers will most often choose a worst case
rainfall intensity rate experienced over a period of
10 years or longer. This ensures that the system can
accommodate the most severe storm event.
Intake capacity
(l/s per linear metre)*
Slotdrain Intake Capacity

The intake capacity of each type of Gatic Slotdrain
system is much greater than would be required in
almost all realistic situations, despite the fact it only
appears as a very neat 10 or 30mm wide slot in the
pavement. The table right shows intake capacities for
Gatic Slotdrain with surface water flowing to both sides,
or from one side only (flow interception on a slope).
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Width of Slot
Feed
both
sides
Feed one side

only at cross slope
1:40
1:80
1:200
10mm
8.5
2.6
3.5
3.2
30mm Treadsafe
14
3.5
4.1
4.2
30mm Standard
14
5.0
5.5
5.5
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Water Storage and Flow Regulation
Text
Introduction
Flow Regulation
The design and requirements of a surface drainage

system will vary according to geographic location.
Some regions may experience very low levels of
rainfall throughout the year, so drainage systems can
be designed to capture and conserve water, which
may be viewed as a valuable commodity.
Other regions may experience long periods of
adverse weather conditions, with high and prolonged
rainfall rates. In these areas, drainage systems can
be designed to quickly and efficiently dispose of
surface water. However, the flow of water away from
the channel system or site may have to be regulated
in order to reduce the flood risk of rivers downstream
of the site.
Gatic Slotdrain can be incorporated within the
drainage scheme of urban projects to assist with the
efficient collection and re-use of water. This provides
construction industry professionals with a simple and
effective method of water storage and flow regulation.
Water Storage
Gatic Slotdrain channels are available up to 600mm
wide, the largest unit having a water storage capacity
of 405 l/m.
By including larger Slotdrain channels in a surface
drainage design, individual channel runs can be used
to store higher volumes of water immediately after
rainfall occurs. Stormwater may then be diverted to a
larger water storage facility on site to conserve water.
The flow of water away from the channel may be
controlled to meet regulations regarding stormwater
discharge from sites.
Gatic Slotdrain provides the greatest advantage
when close to source water storage is required.
Examples are:
A. Depth restrictions on site for pipe inverts, or no
space to install a deep water attenuation tank.
B. Water storage required at a shallow invert.
C. Rocky ground so deep excavation is restricted.
D. High water-table.
E. Areas of site infill.
Gatic Slotdrain Channel
Capacity*
100mm
9 l/m
150mm
20 l/m
225mm
44 l/m
300mm
78 l/m
400mm
139 l/m
500mm
217 l/m
600mm
405 l/m
* Note: Total volume of channel units including throat.
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The easiest and most cost effective way to control

water flow away from a slot drain channel system is
through the use of an orifice plate, fitted to the catch
pit of the channel system or to access units along
the channel run. The methodology and hydraulic
performance of the orifice plate is well proven and well
understood. By designing the size of the orifice within
a blanking end plate, maximum flow levels can be
established and controlled.
If you are considering using Gatic Slotdrain for water
storage, or if you wish to design a slot drain system
where the flow will be regulated, please use the
Hydraulic Design Software, or contact our technical
department who can provide details of the size of
orifice required to achieve the flow rates requested.
Flow Regulator
In order to control the flow of water away from the
Gatic Slotdrain channel, a Flow Regulator accessory
must be used.
Flow Regulators are supplied by Gatic in Grade 304
stainless steel, and are available in a variety of sizes
to fit specific channel widths. There are two types of
Flow Regulator available; used with the standard range
of boxes and an alternative design used for catch pits
formed from concrete on site.
Flow Regulator
Performance & Maintenance
The Flow Regulator accessory supplied by Gatic
incorporates a semi-circular sharp edged orifice,
which is located at the invert level of the nearest slot
drain channel, to ensure that there are no restrictions
to flow in normal operational conditions.
A Flow Regulator can be installed at any point along

the channel run where there is an access unit or
catch pit, thus water flow can be regulated at any
point along the channel run. This is particularly useful
on sloping sites, where water can be retained at all
levels of the site, rather than just at the bottom of the
channel run.
The Flow Regulator is in all cases bolted neatly onto
the inside wall of the catch pit or concrete chamber.
This allows easy inspection and removal, for cleaning
and maintenance purposes.
If the orifice becomes blocked with debris, the Flow

Regulator also incorporates an overflow weir at the
top of the unit. This ensures that the channel system
will not become totally blocked, which could cause
surface flooding.
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Flow Regulators
Text
FLOW REGULATORS
(for use with Modular Boxes)
Code
Description
Height (l)
Width (w)
Invert
Weight (kg)
S40500
225mm Flow Regulator
321
342
As Slotdrain
S40505
395
427
As Slotdrain
S40510
496
545
As Slotdrain
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Height (l)
Width (w)
Depth (d)
Weight (kg)
To
Order
*Outlet size to order on all Flow Regulators
FLOW REGULATORS
(for use with Chambers formed on site)
Code
Description
S40515
332
368
As Slotdrain
S40520
406
454
As Slotdrain
10
S40525
506
569
As Slotdrain
14
S42030
606
685
As Slotdrain
19
S42035
706
950
As Slotdrain
29
To
Order
*Outlet size to order on all Flow Regulators
Dry weather conditions.
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Rainfall starts, the Slotdrain begins to fill with water and

discharges via the flow regulator.
Water level in the Slotdrain system rises with storm intensity.

Outflow reaches designed regulated flow rate without
flooding surrounding area.
Storm ceases, controlled outflow continues and water level in

the Slotdrain system falls.
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Design Formulae
Design Formulae
The common equation used by professional
engineers for the design of surface channel drainage
is Mannings formula for flow calculation. This relates
to the steady, uniform flow found in open channels
such as culverts or irrigation trenches. This formula
does not allow for the effects of lateral intake of water
along the full length of a grated trench drain or slot
drain system.
HR Wallingford
The established and universally accepted
methodology for calculating the hydraulic
performance of linear drainage systems is the
formula derived from the research carried out by HR
Wallingford in the Report SR581 Hydraulic Capacity
of Drainage Channels With Lateral Inflows.
Gatic Slotdrain Channel Sizing

Manual Procedure
Gatic Slotdrain is proven over hundreds of projects
in the UK and overseas, however some professional
engineers may wish to understand the formulae
used within the software and calculate the channel
hydraulics manually. Below are the manual procedures
for sizing Gatic Slotdrain channels for a given project.
Procedure for the design of Gatic Slotdrain
1. C
alculate the total area of the catchment drainage
area for a specific channel; in square metres.
2. Apply a permeability factor to that area to achieve
an impermeable area (Ap) in square metres.
Suitable figures for area multipliers are shown in
the table below:
As the name suggests, the formula derived from this

research takes into account the flow of liquid carried
through the slot channel, as well as the lateral intake
of liquid through the slot along the full length of the
channel. The liquid entering the slot along the length
of the channel will have a disrupting effect on the
flow of water through the channel, which leads to
nonuniform flow within the channel.
Material
Run-off coefficient
Concrete
1.0
Gatic Slotdrain Hydraulic Design Software

successfully incorporates the formula determined
by HR Wallingford, so achieves very accurate
results regarding the sizing of slot drain channels.
These have been confirmed by manual calculations
undertaken by professional engineers on many
projects where Gatic Slotdrain has been installed.
For further information regarding the formulae used in
the design software, please refer to the Help section
within the software.
Alternative Formulae
There are other formulae that have been used by
some surface drainage manufacturers to size and
design channel schemes. One such is the SaintVenant methodology and equation. When required,
our technical department can provide an alternative
design using this methodology, in order to provide
a comparison with competing systems where their
design has been based on this formula.
The Hydraulic Design Software provided by Gatic
also has the option to calculate channel sizes using
this methodology at the press of a button in order to
avoid the necessity of manual calculations.
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Roofing Materials
0.95
Tarmac
0.90
Asphalt
0.85
Block/Stone paving cement joints
0.80
Block/Stone paving open joints
0.60
High permeability materials (gravel etc)
<0.60
3. D
ecide upon a design rainfall rate (r) in l/s/m.
4. C
alculate required flow from the impermeable area
x rainfall rate (AP.r) in l\s.
5. If the slotdrain is to be used for conveyance of flow
from other sources, such as roof drainage downpipes, then add the sum of the point inflows to the
required flow.
6. Determine the required length of channel (L) in m.
7. D
etermine the ground slope along the length of
the channel (S) as a %. The maximum value for
S should not exceed 3.3% and S should not be
adverse to the direction of flow along the channel.
8. Decide upon the design loading for the channel. If
F900kN loading is used, decide upon the slot type
(Standard or Treadsafe). Select a channel range
that is to be used for the design.
9. Decide if a stepped channel design can be
incorporated; if so, proceed to Step 16 in the list.
Single Size Channel.

10. Calculate the slope factor b using the following
rules:
for S _< 0.5%
b = 0.132S 0.00022
for 0.5% < S _< 3.33% b = 0.00044
11. Select a suitable channel from the range. When
full, the water in the channel will be just below the
section. Determine the maximum depth (h) in m,
and the channel cross sectional area (A) in m for
the chosen channel.
12. If L/h exceeds 1000 then select a larger channel
and repeat from Step 11, or reduce the channel
length and repeat from Step 6.
13. Calculate the channel capacity from:
L
Q = 2.66 A1.25 6.74 S0.7 +0.4+ b
h
14. If the required flow; calculated at step 5, is larger

than the channel capacity calculated at Step 13,
then select a larger channel and repeat from Step 11.
15. If the required flow; calculated at Step 5, is smaller
than 40% of the channel capacity calculated
at Step 13, it may be possible to use a smaller
channel. To check this, select a smaller channel
size and repeat from Step 11.
Stepped Fall Channel Design
16. First time through, use the smallest channel in
the range and perform the calculations as the
previous Steps 10-13.
17. If the required flow; calculated at Step 5, is less
than the channel capacity calculated at Step 16,
then proceed to Step 20, otherwise select the next
size of channel in the range.
18. Calculate the imposed slope given by the sum
of the drops (steps) in the invert, divided by the
channel length (step * 100 /L) as a %.
19. A
dd the channel slope calculated at Step 7 to the
imposed slope calculated at Step 18, to give S,
and repeat the calculations from Step 16.
20. Calculate the required flow from the impermeable
area x rainfall rate:
21. First time through, use a 3m length of channel (Lx =
3m) or any other length that the designer considers
may be close to the finished design length.
22. C
alculate the flow in the channel, from Lx times
the flow per unit length, calculated at Step 20. Add
any point inflows that occur in channel length Lx
from the upstream end, to achieve the design flow.
23. U
sing the slope calculated at Step 19; and hence
the last calculated value of b, and the values of A
and h for the size of channel being considered,
calculate the flow in the channel using:
L
Q = 2.66 A1.25 6.74 S0.7 +0.4+ b
h
24. If the required flow, calculated at Step 22, is less

than the channel capacity, calculated at Step
23, then increase Lx by 3m (or any other length
that the designer considers may be close to the
finished design length) and repeat from Step 22.
25. D
etermine the length of channel at the current
size, by subtracting the previous length of channel
from Lx.
26. Use the next size unit in the design until all sizes
set at step 17 have been allocated. Increase
Lx by 3m (or any other length that the designer
considers may be close to the finished design
length) and repeat from Step 22.
Key:
AP impermeable area.
r
rainfall rate {l/s/m}.
L
length of channel run.
S ground slope along length of channel
b coefficient.
h depth from invert to bottom of slotdrain throat
(channel body).
A cross-sectional area of channel body
(excluding throat).
Q flow capacity of channel.
Lx part length
Slotdrain Design Software
We produce software that
allows you to design your
own Slotdrain system using
the same programme as our
inhouse design engineers. To be
sent a CD containing this free software, simply
register your details with us. You can do this on
the MyGatic section of our website, or by emailing/
phoning us using the contact information at the
back of this brochure.
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Spillage Interception and Sheet Flow
Channel
Text
Configuration
Stepped Fall Channel Layout
Gatic Slotdrain channels are available in various
sizes ranging from a small and compact 100mm
wide channel through to an extremely high capacity
600mm wide channel. Whilst single size channel runs
may at times prove to be more suitable, there are
significant improvements in hydraulic performance,
invert depths and total installed cost where Slotdrain
designs incorporate step falls.
Benefits
Creates an installed gradient within the channel,
achieving a positive flow towards the outlet even if
there is a 0% longitudinal ground slope along which
the channel is laid. Often the installed gradient is
greater than 0.6%.
Large surface areas can be drained with a single
Slotdrain run, which reduces the number of
Slotdrain runs required in a given area.
Regulation 6(4) of The Dangerous Substances and

Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (2002) states
...it is the duty of the site operator to put in place
measures to collect and safely retain any spillages of
dangerous substances.
Gatic Slotdrain has been empirically tested at an
operational filling-station forecourt by a leading Fire
Service petroleum officer. The results demonstrated
that Gatic UltraSlot with the 30mm throat orifice
(standard or treadsafe) is eminently suitable for use
in all forecourt and fuelling areas, as it provides a
continuous interception slot that prevents wash-over
of surface liquids. Whilst the test demonstrated that a
single channel coped with almost all of the spillage,
a strong recommendation was given to incorporate a
twin, parallel run of drainage channels to ensure full
compliance with the above regulation even in the event
of a partial blockage or build up of silt in the channels.
Copies of the full Fire Service Test Report are
available upon request.
Roughness
Gatic Slotdrain is manufactured from 3m lengths of
galvanised steel, which leads to lower frictional losses
from both the surface and joints, giving improved
flow performance over some rougher concrete based
products, or products supplied in shorter lengths
requiring a greater number of joints.
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Longer runs can be formed by interconnecting

channel sizes, greatly reducing the requirement for
underground pipe-work, manhole chambers and
outlets and significantly reducing installation time
and costs.
Achieves higher water flow velocity within the
channel to improve the self-cleansing capabilities
of the system.
Same Depth Channel Layout

Channel runs formed from same depth channel units
may prove more practical and easier to install in
some projects. These are generally used when the
channel is laid along a positive gradient. Same depth
channel layouts can also be used when there is no
ground slope, usually if the channel run is short. In
such instances, water will find its way to the outlet
point, due to the effect of gravity on the body of water,
which achieves a natural installed gradient regarding
the water line within the channel.
When using Slotdrain as a storage medium, a same
depth channel layout also provides storage volume
for surface water.
Increased flow velocity reduces the channel sizes

required in the channel run.
Self-Cleansing Properties of Gatic Slotdrain
The hexagonal profile of Gatic Slotdrain ensures that
self-cleansing is improved even with the smallest
amount of rainfall. The v-shaped channel invert
ensures that at low flows, the water is channelled into
a narrower cross section, increasing the flow depth
and thus the effective hydraulic gradient. Additionally,
the flow is always running in the same well defined
course, reducing the likelihood of silt build up.
Watertightness
Gatic Slotdrain has been independently tested and
certified by BSI to comply with the watertightness
requirements of BS EN 1433:2002 Drainage
Channels for Vehicular and Pedestrian Areas.
Optimises the use of smaller channel units at the

head of the channel, therefore reducing installation
costs.
Minimises invert depths at the outlet end.
Drop Connectors
These system components provide a smooth
transition between different sizes of channel, whilst the
surface detail of the channel run remains the same.
Reduces the amount of excavation, by using the

smallest channels available.
Drop
Connector
Component
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Structural Design
Drawings are available in both AutoCAD or pdf
formats. Drawings are included in the Hydraulic
Design Software package, can be downloaded from
the website (www.gatic.com), or can be supplied on
a Product CD. Please contact Gatic or complete an
enquiry form on the website.
Manufactured from high quality galvanised sheet
steel, and with an innovative design incorporating
special features to enhance the structural integrity of
the installation, the Gatic Slotdrain system is strong
and durable. When specified and installed according
to manufacturers recommendations, the system
is fit for purpose and will meet the performance
requirements of the client and specifying engineer.
Steel Reinforcing
Extreme Temperatures
The system can be used in regions where
temperatures may fall well below freezing point.
Gatic can supply a much deeper modular outlet to
special order (for D400 and F900 load applications),
for regions subject to perma-frost, to ensure that
underground pipes running from these boxes are
located beneath the perma-frost layer.
Durability
A15 D400 Loading:

All channel sizes Steel reinforcing is not required
within the channel concrete encasement/surround.
E600 F900 Loading:
*UltraSlot channel sizes 150-400mm wide Steel
reinforcing is not required within the channel
concrete encasement/surround.
UltraSlot channel sizes 500 and 600mm wide Steel
reinforcing is required within the channel concrete
encasement/surround.
Load Testing
Gatic Slotdrain channels comply with BS EN
1433:2002, Load classes A15 to F900.
Installation Details
A comprehensive set of standard construction
installation details are available for each channel type
and size, relating to a variety of surface materials
(flexible asphalt, paving units, concrete pavement).
Installation details and product drawings are also
available for the system accessories (modular boxes,
drop connector, end caps, flow regulators, etc)
supplied with Gatic Slotdrain.
To meet the strength requirements of BS EN 1433:2002,

the following has been concluded:
Steel reinforcing bars can be threaded through

the concrete anchor points located either side of
the UltraSlot channel throat, providing a positive
connection point for the steel reinforcing cage.
A major time and cost saving for the client and

contractor can be achieved, since UltraSlot
channels 150-400mm do not require steel
reinforcing when used in F900 loading
environments. However, the project engineer may
decide to install steel reinforcing around all sizes
of Gatic Slotdrain where the traffic is heavy and
constant, or where ground conditions dictate.
Longevity
Specified and installed in accordance with
manufacturers recommendations, Gatic Slotdrain
should perform and be fit for purpose for the lifetime
of an appropriate site.
Impact Resistant
Gatic Slotdrain is manufactured from pre-galvanised
sheet steel. Channel units are impact resistant,
and will not break during transport, site storage,
installation and when the facility is in operation. This
reduces replacement costs for the contractor, and
lowers long term maintenance costs for the client.
Gatic Slotdrain can be considered as a concrete trench
drainage system, with a durable steel lining along the
inner wall of the channel. The system is therefore likely
to be more durable compared with a cast in place
trench drainage system formed from concrete on site.
Installing Steel Reinforcing

Steel reinforcement installation details are available
from Gatic on request for all UltraSlot channels and
for chambers formed from concrete on site. These
drawings can be supplied to provide an indication of
the steel reinforcing for an F900 loading application.
Each project has a unique and diverse combination
of ground conditions and traffic movements that are
beyond the control of Gatic. As such the Slotdrain
product may be required to withstand vertical and
horizontal loads outside the scope of the load class
and testing criteria specified within BS EN 1433:2002.
We therefore advise that the specifying engineer
departs from our standard installation details and
adds reinforcement or other applicable construction
details where necessary.
Fitting of the steel reinforcement cage can be carried

out away from the trench, making the task easier for
the contractor. The completed unit can then be lifted
into the trench.
For performance information regarding more extreme

environmental conditions and/or resistance to
specific chemicals, please refer to Gatic.
Gatic Slotdrain can also be supplied in stainless steel.
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Specification Clause
Gatic Slotdrain modular drainage system
as manufactured by Gatic
www.gatic.com
The channel system should have a continuous,
single, horizontal slot design to ensure maximum
intake and to resist wash-over of surface liquids.
Channels to be a single unit design, with no
removable parts. Units should have a hexagonal
profile with v-shaped channel base for improved
self-cleansing and optimum flow. Channels to have
a *10mm/ 30mm (*insert appropriate dimension
*8mm/10mm/28mm/30mm) wide intake slot and
a tapered throat. Throat walls can be designed to
incorporate weep holes to allow for drainage of subsurface water if this is required.
Channels should be impact-resistant and
manufactured from galvanised sheet steel to BS EN
10346:2009 DX51D+Z275-NA-C. Channel material
should have 0% water absorption. All materials used
in manufacture of channel units should be heatresistant and recyclable. The manufacturer should
ideally operate in accordance with the European
Environmental Standard BS EN ISO 14001:2004.
Channel units should be level invert and supplied
in 3.0m, 1.0m or 0.5m lengths. A stepped fall
channel configuration can be achieved if required by
using varying depths of Gatic Slotdrain channel in
combination, towards the outlet.
Channels should be fitted with socket and spigot
joints, support feet and concrete anchors that are
integral within the design of each unit. Anti-lift channel
stabilisers will be fitted to Gatic Slotdrain channels
that are 300mm, 400mm, 500mm and 600mm wide.
Channels are to be fitted with a removable plastic
throat protection strip or tape to prevent debris from
entering the slot and throat area during installation.
The system shall be supplied with appropriate End
Caps and Drop Connectors relevant to the channels
specified. Please refer to the manufacturers product
literature for reference numbers of relevant End Caps/
Drop Connectors to be specified and installed. All
components within the scope of this system shall be
obtained from the manufacturer.
Text
Further Resources
Outlets D400 Channel
The system is to be supplied with a range of Access,
Silt and Outlet Boxes designed to withstand a load of
D400, complete with recessed covers or gratings as
supplied by Gatic.
Gatic Website
Outlets F900 Channel

Ultra Heavy Duty Outlet Boxes will be used to
terminate all Gatic UltraSlot runs. Alternatively,
purpose made Catch Pit Connectors are available
from Gatic to provide simple connection of channel
units to Catch Pits/Manhole Chambers. Gatic also
provides a range of Ultra Heavy Duty (F900) grated
or solid covers for Catch Pits/Manhole Chambers.
We have increased our online resources and improved

the website design, to ensure that you can now find all
the technical information you need to correctly design
and specify the right Gatic system for your project.
The system shall be supplied with in line Access

Units where required. These should be fitted with
solid or grated covers up to F900 loading, as
available from Gatic.
Specific Channel Types
The channel type(s) should be the following: List
product reference and characteristics for each
channel type to be specified please refer to product
catalogue for relevant details.
Gatic Slotdrain Ref: (*Insert Channel Reference)
Where Gatic UltraSlot is specified, if the Treadsafe
option is required, the relevant product reference
number should be selected.
Channel Width: mm
Channel Invert Depth: mm
Channel Overall Depth: mm
Throat Depth: mm
NB: Where possible, please attach data sheets
from the Slotdrain software programme for each
channel run.
These contain all of the specific information referred
to above.
The Gatic website has been refurbished and now

contains even more technical information and
guidance than before.
Divided clearly into three categories to reflect our

product families, you can now navigate areas that are
dedicated to either Access Covers, Slotdrain or
StreetWise furniture.
Within each product range, you can explore features
and benefits, technical details, graphics, diagrams,
and case studies. If you set up a MyGatic account
on the website (registering your name and email
address), you will be able to store all the literature,
technical specifications and images that you have
collected while browsing through the site, and access
them again from your MyGatic page in the future
simply by logging in.
Our popular Access Covers tutorial can be used
for free on the site as before, and we have now also
made available our Design and Engineering software
for Slotdrain. This programme takes you through the
complete process of designing a Slotdrain system
that will meet the requirements of your project, and is
the same software that is used by our own engineers.
Visit us on our website: www.gatic.com

Our design software allows you to design your own
Slotdrain system using the same programme as
our inhouse design engineers. To be sent a CD
containing this free software, simply register your
details with us. You can do this on the MyGatic section
of our website, or by emailing/phoning us using the
contact information at the back of this brochure.
Slotdrain Handling, Installation
and Maintenance Guide
We produce illustrated literature giving advice and
general information on safe handling, installation and
maintenance of Slotdrain products. You can download
this brochure directly from our website, or alternatively,
email/phone us to request a copy.
Gatic are pleased to offer CPD
presentations at your premises
covering all aspects of surface water
drainage and attenuation.
Our presentations are accredited by
the CPD Certification Service and count towards the
continuing personal and professional development of
attendees. This can be a factor worth bearing in mind
for those individuals seeking professional membership.
Links are available at
www.gatic.com to details of
all Gatic products on the NBS
Plus Product Register.
NBS Plus is a library of
manufacturers product information
linked to specific clauses within the NBS specification
software products, NBS Building, NBS Landscape,
NBS Engineering Services and NBS Scheduler.
It enables manufacturers to make their product
information available to specifiers at the point they
need it most when completing a specification.
The links within the specification software allow fast
and accurate downloading of appropriate product
information, directly into a specification, at the click
of a button.
The system shall be installed in accordance with the

manufacturers guidelines and the work carried out as
specified by the structural/mechanical engineer and in
accordance with recognised good practice. Standards
of workmanship should generally be as specified in BS
EN 752:2008 and BS 8000-11:2011: Part 14:1989.
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Handling, Installation and Maintenance
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Text
Typical Installations FacadeSlot
FacadeSlot Channel
FacadeSlot with End Cap
FacadeSlot with Outlet Box
FacadeSlot with PaveSlot Channel connected
FacadeSlot with Access Unit

(Recessed Cover)
FacadeSlot with Outlet Box in corner
FacadeSlot with End Cap Outlet Box

(End of run. Grate, frame and pipe supplied by others)
FacadeSlot with End Cap Outlet Box

(Corner. Grate, frame and pipe supplied by others)
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Typical
Text
Installations PaveSlot
Typical
Text
Installations UniSlot
PaveSlot Channel installed in paving
PaveSlot with End-Cap
UniSlot Channel installed in Concrete
UniSlot Channel installed in Paving
PaveSlot Channel with Outlet Box

(Recessed Cover)
PaveSlot with Access Box

(Grating)
UniSlot with Access Box

(Grating)
UniSlot with Silt Box

(Pipe supplied by others)
PaveSlot with Type 1 Drop Connector and Outlet Box

(A building down pipe is fitted for rainwater harvesting)
PaveSlot with Outlet Box

(Grating)
UniSlot Type 2 Drop Connector
UniSlot with Access Box (Corner)

(Grating)
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Text
Typical
Installations CastSlot 8 & 28
Text
Typical
Installations UltraSlot & UltraSlot Treadsafe
Treadsafe Channel
Gatic UltraSlot F900 with Treadsafe
Bar; the slot opening can be reduced
by using a Treadsafe bar, making
the channel run safe to cross, for
passengers and airport personnel.
UltraSlot with Corner Catch Pit
CastSlot 8 Channel in Asphalt
CastSlot 28 Channel in Concrete
UltraSlot Channel in Concrete Surface

(Mixed medium)
UltraSlot with Type 2 Drop Connector
CastSlot with Connection to Access Box & UniSlot

(Grating)
CastSlot with Outlet Box

(Grating)
UltraSlot Channel in Concrete Surface
CastSlot with UHD Combined Access/Outlet Box
CastSlot with Type 2 Drop Connector

UltraSlot with UHD Access Box
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Parallel Channel Run

UltraSlot channels in parallel installation; used to intercept
high volumes of water, or separate fresh rainwater from
contaminated surface water (airports).
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Typical
Text
Installations Accessories
Jointing
Text
Details
Expansion Steel & Concrete
There are a number of considerations to take into
account regarding expansion and the installation of
Gatic Slotdrain.
Coefficient of Expansion
The coefficient of thermal expansion for a material
is a measure of how much that material will expand
for each change in temperature of 1 degree. A table
of commonly used materials and their expansion
coefficients is set out below:
UltraSlot UHD Access Box, Type 2 Drop Connector &

Catch Pit Connector.
Universal End Cap
Material
Expansion (10-6 mm/K)
Steel
13
Concrete
14.5
Polypropylene
100-200
Polyethylene
35-60
Polyester
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*Steel has a similar expansion rate to concrete, so

Gatic Slotdrain will expand and contract at a similar
rate to the channel concrete encasement/surround,
thereby minimizing stresses caused by differential
rates of expansion.
Installation Expansion Joints
Please refer to the standard construction installation
drawings provided by Gatic for details regarding the
position of expansion joints.
Flow Regulator Fitted into Constructed Catch Pit
Flow Regulator Fitted into Large Modular Outlet Box
Expansion Joint Material

The type, material and thickness of expansion joints
used to provide these construction joints should
ultimately be the choice of the project engineer,
as they are more familiar with site conditions and
characteristics. Most products should be readily
available (or easily sourced) from the local market. The
performance of the expansion joint product and material
within the local environment should be assessed.
The thickness of the expansion joint material used will
depend on the anticipated rate of expansion, which
is a factor of the temperature differential in the local
environment, the type of concrete and aggregate
used, the thickness of the concrete pavement, the
location and spacing of pavement expansion joints
etc. There are many factors involved which may have
an influence on the rate of movement of the concrete
pavements adjacent to the channel. The expansion
material used should be thick enough to cope with
the anticipated movement and pressure exerted by
the adjacent concrete pavements.
Common expansion materials used are fibre-board
and Semi Cross Linked Polyethylene (Large Cell)
Expansion Material. We would not recommend that
polystyrene is used, since this material does not
regain its original dimensions once compressed.
Longitudinal and Crack Control Joints (Crack

Inducers/ Shrinkage Joints) are not normally required
for installations where asphalt or paving units (with
sand filled joints) are the surface finish. This is
because these surfaces are flexible and will move
naturally when subject to temperature changes.
Expansion joints only need to be considered when
the surfaces are rigid such as concrete pavements
and paving units with cement joints. In such cases,
expansion joints are required to protect the channel
from lateral forces (exerted by expansion of the
adjacent pavement), and to avoid cracking within the
concrete encasement/ surround due to shrinkage.
The expansion joints highlighted in this section
are also required when modular grated trench
drain systems are installed on a rigid surface; the
installation detail is the same.
Large Access Box with Double Triangular Grating

Connected with Universal Channel Pipe
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Large Access Box with Double Triangular Grating
We do not recommend that open expansion joints (left

unfilled, with no expansion material) are used around
Gatic Slotdrain channels. These can become filled with
silt and debris over time, and then become ineffective.
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Jointing
Text
Details
Text
Crack Control Joints
(Crack Inducers/Shrinkage Joints) B
These should be laid either side of the channel at
3mintervals (across the concrete encasement/
surround). This detail is required for all modular channel
systems installed in a concrete pavement.
A
A
Cross-Section Expansion Joints
Crack Control Joints can be formed in a variety of

ways, including:
Use standard expansion joint material.
Purpose made two-part plastic Crack Control Joints.
Concrete surround can be cut with a disc cutting tool
after the concrete has cured.
Longitudinal Joints A
For concrete pavement and other rigid surface
installations, longitudinal expansion joints should be
installed between the channel concrete encasement/
surround and the adjacent pavement, on either side
of the slot drain channel, approximately 200mm from
the channel body.
We would recommend the use of a

Two-Part Top-Type Crack Inducer
similar to the image right. These are
pushed into the concrete surface
during the pouring and smoothing
phase, and the top section is
removed after curing to leave a sealant void.
These may be considered when channels are

installed in regions that experience very high
environmental temperatures.
FacadeSlot Expansion Joints

An expansion joint will be required between the
FacadeSlot channel, and the vertical structure against
which the channel is being installed. Please refer to
standard installation details provided by Gatic.
Crack Inducers
Expansion Joint
Expansion Joint
Material
A
B
Expansion Joint Sealant

For all expansion joints, a flexible sealant should be
used at the top surface to prevent ingress of water
into the joint.
3m
The gaps between paving units generally have

a loose infill with a granular base, so expansion
and contraction occurs without exerting too much
pressure on the channel. The Asphalt surface is also
flexible, with a granular base, so again this type of
installation does not induce the same level of pressure
on the channel compared to a concrete pavement
installation. Please refer to our installation details
relating to Asphalt and Block Paving Installations.
As Gatic Slotdrain is a modular system, the movement

caused by linear expansion of channel units can most
often be accommodated within the channel joints.
In regions where temperatures are very high, then
linear expansion may be more extreme. The project
engineer can consider the inclusion of a Cross-Section
expansion joint that is installed between two channel
units, to the full depth of the concrete surround. The
decision to include these joints, and the intervals at
which they should be installed along the channel run,
should be determined by the project engineer.
Where access units and catch basins are installed, an

expansion joint should be fitted around the outside
of these units, between the concrete encasement/
surround around the frame and the adjacent pavement.
Asphalt & Paving Installations

When the channel concrete encasement/surround
beneath the surface of the asphalt or paving will
expand and contract at a different rate to the surface,
and is not placed under the same lateral pressure as
apparent in a concrete pavement installation.
The expansion joint detail relating to Asphalt and Paving

Installations should be determined by the project
engineer, as the types of installation detail can vary.
If large paving units are installed on a concrete base
with mortar infill between joints, then this installation
may react similar to a concrete pavement with regard
to expansion and contraction. In such cases, it may
be necessary to include both longitudinal expansion
joints (running parallel to the channel) and crosssection expansion joints (running perpendicular to
the channel). There are many decorative and discreet
architectural expansion joints that can be used and
are readily available on the market.
In a heavy-duty application such as an airport or port, if
UltraSlot F900 channels are used and the surface finish
is asphalt, then the asphalt surface should be laid to
the edge of the channel concrete surround, and not laid
directly against the channel edge. Crack Control Joints
will still be required at every second channel joint.
A
Slotdrain
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Access Point/Catch Basin
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Forming
Text
a Radius
Text
Positioning
Access Units
A slot drain channel system will require access units
to be placed in strategic locations along the channel
run, to provide access into the system for cleaning
and maintenance.
100-300mm Wide Channels: Mid-run access units

should be placed every 30-50m.
The position of access units should be determined

by the client and project engineer, taking into account
the maintenance equipment that will be used.
For short channel runs of 10m long or less, then

channel end-caps may be sufficient at the start of
the channel run, as cleaning can be carried out
from the catch pit end.
Specifiers may consider the following:
In some projects there may be a requirement to install

the slot drain system to follow a given radius, for
example around the perimeter of a taxi-way on an airport
project, or following the curve of a landscape feature.
When positioning channel units, the gap formed

between channels on the outside edge of the radius
should not exceed 5mm.
Access units should be placed at the start of every

channel run.
400-600mm Wide Channels: Mid-run access units

should be placed every 75-100m.
Further advice and information is available from Gatic

regarding the positioning of access units.
Access units should be placed at every corner, or

at the point where the channel changes direction.
Gatic Slotdrain channel units are available in straight

lengths of 500mm, 1m or 3m.
Gradual Radii
These can be formed using standard units, with each
consecutive channel unit positioned at a slight angle
in relation to the previous channel. Please refer to the
table below for the achievable radius for standard
channels in the range.
All gaps between the channel joints, on both sides

of the channel, should be sealed with a strong
construction tape prior to concreting.
Catch pit can be

used as an access
point for cleaning
and rodding
An access unit should

always be placed in
corner positions
Channel Width (mm)

Slotdrain Type and Length
50
75
100
115
FacadeSlot System 3m Channels
32m
48m
70m
FacadeSlot System 1m Channels
13m
17m
25m
FacadeSlot System 500mm Channels
6m
8m
12m
150
225
300
400
500
An access unit is
always positioned
at the start of
channel
Channel Width (mm)

Slotdrain Type and Length
50
75
100
115
150
225
300
Midpoint access
unit (in line)
600
400
500
600
Other Slotdrain Systems 3m Channels
64m
94m 139m 183m 244m 304m 363m
Other Slotdrain Systems 1m Channels
23m
32m
46m
62m
82m 103m 123m
Other Slotdrain Systems 500mm Channels
11m
16m
23m
31m
41m
51m
61m
These are guidelines only each project

should be individually assessed regarding
placement of access units.
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Access units
should always be
placed whenever
a channel
changes direction
An access unit is
always positioned at
the start of channel
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Channel Size Options
50mm
FacadeSlot
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Text
75mm 100mm 115mm 150mm 225mm 300mm 400mm 500mm 600mm
PaveSlot
UniSlot
CastSlot 8 & 28 D400
CastSlot 8 & 28 F900
UltraSlot & UltraSlot Treadsafe
Photographed at EcoBuild
Text
Gatic
Poulton Close
Dover
Kent CT17 0UF
United Kingdom
Tel no:
Fax no:
email:
websites:
+44 (0) 1304 203545

+44 (0) 1304 215001
info@gatic.com
www.gatic.com
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The website also contains dedicated
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Illustrated literature giving advice and
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Minimal visual impact

Quick and simple installation

Easy and quick

Marina, Yas Island

Feet at the ends of each

Straightforward and intuitive to use, its the

Great Yarmouth Port

Glasgow Fort Retail Park

and manufacture of custom

LGArena, NEC Centre

More London Development

on UltraSlot to protect edge.

30mm wide UltraSlot.

Outward Folded Top Edge

Longitudinal Drainage Slot

Ductile Iron Cast Top

Suitable for tarmac and concrete.

Longitudinal Drainage Slot

Discreet PaveSlot Top

Quick and simple installation

Some channels supplied

Available with pre-formed

Installation as a single unit increases

Precision Manufactured from

Impact resistant and high quality finish.

Safety and the Environment

Watertight Slot Channels

Catering for Pedestrians with Disabilities

The discreet slot design prevents narrow

Industrial areas, light

Design teams use BREEAM as a method to improve

Gatic Slotdrain has been used on a number of projects

BF-BOS: Blast furnace-Basic oxygen steelmaking

Text products. More applications.

Petrol Filling Stations and Forecourts

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In Car Parks, constant traffic

Bus Terminals and Public Transport

With its minimal surface

Here the strength and integrity of

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Highways and Motorways are under

Container Ports and Distribution Yards

Distribution Yards and Industrial

Large Ports and Dock Facilities

Gatic CastSlot or UltraSlot are the